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Added Screen Research Screen Screen Materials To Test Report
Jul 15th
Tested SolidPix1, MultiPix 1.5, MultiPix 1.3, ClearPix2 and ClearPix3 screen materials. ClearPix2 and ClearPix3 were new additions to recommended screen materials. These test results can be viewed here.
CEDIA Video & Surround System Calibration
Jul 9th
CEDIA vendors interested in showing their gear at its finest should contact AccuCal to get on the list for the September EXPO in Atlanta.
Finishing Off Your Man Cave Home Theater
Jul 9th
Your home theater is not complete until you have had it properly quality checked and calibrated. Without this you are likely not getting anything close to the performance that your equipment can deliver. This process involves the following items.
System Benefits:
- Stunning color
- Improved image detail
- Reduced video artifacts
- Stunning sonic realism
- Proper bass level
- Clear dialog
- Verify More >
Tested Screen Excellence Screen Materials
Jun 29th
Screen Excellence Enlightor 4k, Enlightor 1, Enlightor 1 Silver Back and Enlightor 3 have been added to the screen material test report. The Enlightor 4k is the new top performer for acoustically transparent material for minimal impact on image performance. Unfortunately, at 0.84 screen gain it will be difficult to obtain More >
RS20 Upgraded to RS35 Performance
Jun 20th
I recently sent my JVC RS20 in to correct a problem with the lens shift mechanism. When the projector was returned it noted that the optical engine was upgraded. After installing and testing this unit it now performs like an RS35. It is much sharper than before, has near perfect color More >
Sony SXRD Class Action Settlement
Jun 14th
Sony class action settlement for many SXRD rear projection TV owners.
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/news-item.pl?news_id=402
This applies to XBR2, Qualia, A2000, A2020 and A3000 models of these products to compensate for optical block problems.
Incredible New Subwoofer
Jun 13th
JTR Speakers has added a new subwoofer to their lineup. The Orbit Shifter is an amazing product. This is a $3400 high efficiency horn subwoofer with a 4000 watt amplifier. The sound quality demonstrated in a system I recent worked on was incredible. This unit is 30″ tall, 22.5″ deep, 45″ wide and More >
Reducing Plasma Buzz
Jun 10th
I have found two things that can reduce plasma buzzing sound levels. One is to reduce the contrast (light output). The second is to eliminate a ground loop as shown here http://homecinemaguru.com/?page_id=211.
Maintaining Front Projector White Balance
May 4th
The lamp in a front projector will shift in color over time more than any other display. To keep the color performance up to the standards it was left in after a professional calibration you can touch up the color of white yourself. I do this about every 200 hours on More >
Common Surround Processing Errors
Apr 25th
When selecting and setting up surround sound it is important to realize that many key features do not work as advertised in a large number of products. Common faults in many receivers, preprocessors and players include the following.
- Bass management drops bass that should be redirected to subwoofer causing the system More >
